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My Take
Tom Atkins is the kind of actor I'd call a genre treasure. The Pittsburgh native built a career as a reliable, mustachioed everyman in horror and thrillers, working with a murderers' row of talent: John Carpenter, George A. Romero, Stephen King, Shane Black, Richard Donner. He's never been the marquee name, but for fans of the genre his face signals you're in good hands. I love performers like this, the ones who give a film weight and grounding without demanding the spotlight. Born in 1935, he's earned cult-favorite status the hard way, one solid supporting turn at a time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Atkins
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・アトキンス
- Reading
- とむ・あときんす
- Born
- November 13, 1935 (age 90)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Boar
- Origin
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Carrick High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Atkins born?
Born November 13, 1935 (age 90).
Where is Tom Atkins from?
Tom Atkins is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Tom Atkins do?
Tom Atkins works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.